Management, Loose-Leaf Version
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ISBN: 9781305969308
Author: Richard L. Daft
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 3, Problem 4EE
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The statement about the managers above you: "Management did not expect me to challenge or change the status quo".
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In this situation, there is a need to explain whether I agree or disagree with the statement about my managers that management did not expect me to challenge or change the status quo.
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